Robotic Signature Analysis
RSA is a subscription-based condition monitoring solution built specifically for industrial robots. SMS installs the sensors, monitors the data 24/7, and delivers analyst-confirmed maintenance recommendations — so your team acts on failures weeks before they happen, not after.
01 — RSA Capabilities
SMS analysts and field engineers bring the sensors, expertise, and ongoing support to protect your robotic assets — without requiring you to build an in-house vibration analysis program.
Proven methodologies detect mechanical degradation across every robot joint:
SMS field technicians handle the complete hardware deployment — professionally and safely:
RSA identifies every critical robotic failure mode before it becomes a breakdown:
SMS analysts triage every anomaly — your team only sees what requires action:
We turn condition data into decisions that drive measurable improvement:
We connect your robotic monitoring program to the systems your team already uses:
02 — Why RSA
Robotic reducers fail repetitively as equipment ages — creating quality issues, repeatability problems, and costly, unplanned downtime events. RSA catches them first.
Detect bearing defects, reducer wear, misalignment, and imbalance up to eight weeks before failure — with remaining-useful-life trending on every critical joint.
Move repairs from unplanned to scheduled downtime. A single reducer replacement can cost $120,000+ in lost production — RSA customers see instant ROI many times the cost of the service.
SMS-certified analysts monitor your robots 24/7 and confirm every diagnosis. Your team focuses on action, not data — with remote troubleshooting support when you need it.
03 — Our Engagement Process
Every RSA engagement follows a proven, structured process — from technical scoping through professional sensor installation to 24/7 managed monitoring by certified analysts.
Assessment of robot criticality, operational requirements, and ROI targets. We define success criteria aligned with your goals.
Engineer a complete monitoring architecture — sensor placement, network topology, alert thresholds, and CMMS/EAM integration.
Configure hardware and software, establish cloud infrastructure, and develop custom dashboards and enclosures.
Professional installation of wireless sensors on reducer joints, gateway configuration, system validation, and team training.
Continuous 24/7 monitoring by subject-matter experts — anomaly detection, predictive analysis, and ongoing optimization.
04 — Customer Success
Leading manufacturers trust SMS to protect their robotic assets and turn reactive maintenance into a proactive, data-driven program.
Right after the initial deployment, SMS PdM revealed several robots in various stages of failure that we were unaware of. This allowed our team to plan the repairs and order parts to keep our production floor running — proactively scheduling instead of reacting to the unknown during unplanned downtime.
We were alerted to several underlying mechanical problems on our critical robots that we were unaware of. We made the repairs inside scheduled downtime instead of unplanned downtime. This created an instant ROI several times greater than the cost of the service.
We were an early adopter, seeking a predictive solution to a robotic failure mode that created expensive losses during production. RSA helped us predict these failures, schedule replacements, and extend the life of our reducers. The program has paid for itself many times over, year after year.
Get Started
Request a no-obligation assessment. Our team will evaluate your robotic assets, identify your highest-risk cells, and show you exactly what RSA can deliver for your operation.
